Question

Simon's monthly take-home pay after taxes) is $2100. If he pays 22% of his gross pay (before taxes) in tax, what is his gross pay?
Simon's gross pay is $
(Round to the nearest dollar as needed.)

Answer 1

Answer:

$approximately \: 2692 \: dollars$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2100 = x \times 0.78$

We take both sides divided by 0.78

$2100 \div 0.78 = x \\ 2692 = x \\ x = 2692 \: dollars$